Skin Structure and Function Quiz

dead part of hair that projects from the surface

produces hair

muscle that pulls hair upright

carries blood toward the skin

carries blood away from the skin

anchors the skin to underlying organs

upper layer of skin composed mostly of dead, flat cells

has fingerlike projections that penetrate into epidermis to provide nutrients

opening of sweat duct on the skin's surface

thick layer of skin that contains nerves, blood vessels, and other structures

detect pain

nerve receptor that detects touch

receptor that detects deep pressure

produces sebum

produces sweat

hair follicle

epidermis

dermis

hair shaft

arrector pili

Meissner’s corpuscle

hypodermis

Pacinian corpuscle

nerve endings

papillary layer